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GAC’s Annual Christmas Party will be an OPEN HOUSE held on Sunday, Dec. 8 from 2-5pm. Attendees are kindly requested to bring a COVERED DISH or Dessert. Please RSVP to a GAC Monitor at 724-837-6791. Unanswered questions should be directed to a GAC Officer.
Call for Artists: Collaboration February 1– March 21, 2020
- The Collaboration Exhibit Registration Design/Details — The Collaboration Exhibit is designed to encourage artists to work together to create an art piece representative of their joint efforts. The aim of the exhibition is to enable artists to share ideas, points of views, and to create something that may abandon rules that guide the individual efforts. A major stipulation is that one person of the team must be a member of GAC, and that the team create a single entry (which may consist of multiple pieces). GAC members may participate in more than one team. Entry registration is due by January 15, 2020. Entry fee $20. [Deliver work: Saturday, Jan 25, 1-4 pm, Monday, Jan 27, 10am-1pm]. Registration can be completed by snail mail or on-line. Download the Mail-in Prospectus or register on the website. Entry fee For additional information, please contact Rose Sovyak at 412-558-0810 or Marci Koynok at 724-850-9231.
“Picture This at the Library” is a joint venture between the Greensburg Art Center and the Greensburg-Hempfield Library. The 2019 Exhibition will be completed at the end of the current exciting art presentation by Rachel Wheeler. Please stop in at the library to view Rachel’s beautiful paintings until November 26. A message of gratitude is extended to this year’s participants on the part of both the staff at the Greensburg-Hempfield Library and the members of the Greensburg Art Center. The artists are Tami Krusper, Mary Yeager, Dr. Janice Decker, Sara Thomas, Kathleen Clark and Rachel Wheeler. If you are interested in becoming an exhibitor for the 2020 season, please contact Rosemary Sovyak at rosemarysovyak@gmail.com or 412-558-0810.
HOSPITALITY GIFT SHOP IN WESTMORELAND HOSPITAL
Kindly bring small works to Rose Sovyak who then will take them to the Westmoreland Hospital’s Gift Shop. Currently, a Winter Theme in your art workis requested. Rosemarysovyak@gmail.com or 412-558-0810.
REMINDER: 2020 MEMBERSHIP DUES ARE DUE BY THE END OF DECEMBER 2019
STUDENT $25
INDIVIDUAL $40
FAMILY $70
EDUCATION
*Pam Cooper continues to offer Paint & Sip and birthday parties. Call 724-216-7512 to make arrangements.
*Nina Stahlberg continues open studio Thursdays, 10-1
*Wednesday Night Painters continue an open studio Wednesdays, 7-10
*Jerry Scorpion invites painters to join him Saturdays, 1-4.
* Mosaics with Rose Nov 18, 1-5:00
CALL for TEACHER–Lithograph Teacher needed at GAC.
- DARKROOM Rental – Available are several enlargers and the necessary trays, sink, safe light, timers, etc. Chemicals and developing paper are NOT included in the rental cost. Bring your negatives or film and have fun developing! Cost: $5/3 hours $25/Week INTERESTED? Contact: Shirleah Kelly 412-915-0301 or Shirleah1@aol.com
- To view GAC on Instagram, go to Instagram.com, download the free app, and type in greensburgartcenterandgallery (all one word) in the “Search” box at the top of the page. For our members who want to share their work and be shown as a member of GAC, please send photos and comments in an email to jkmoreno@msn.com. Those teaching classes or organizing other activities at GAC can do the same. Questions? Please email or call Jacki at 412 977-4323.
Opportunity for Artist Market Members Only: GAC is accepting “Small Works. For guidelines, please go to https://www.greensburgartcenter.org under Artist Market. Watch for more details in emails and Facebook.
PHASE III TO HONOR SPECIAL PEOPLE IN OUR LIVES AND … BEAUTIFY GAC GROUNDS.
- You are invited to have a living testament of your love for very special people in your lives. Trees (and selected shrubs) will include ground markers” In Honor of” or “In Memorium of” for the person(s) you select. Gifts of this type will range from $75 to $275. Payments can be made by check, credit card, or PayPal. PRICES INCLUDE PLANTING AND PLAQUES.
- New donations toward this project will wait until Spring, and an additional area of landscaping will have to be considered.
MEMBER AWARDS
- AT PITTSBURGH UNIVERSITY, GREENSBURG
DRAWING “Garden Unitaur” Jasmine Lear
FAN FAVORITE “Glorious View” Doris Wood
PAINTING “Aunt Cindy Eats Watermelon on Aunt Jenny’s Steps” Mary Ellen Raneri - SETON HILL UNIVERSITY BIENNIAL AWARDS:
JASMINE LEAR “MINDFUL”
MARY ELLEN RANIERI “My Boss Told MeTo Go Home and Crochet Dollies” - HEINZE HISTORY CENTER ART SHOW:
SUSAN POLLINS “Master Visual Artist VII: Preserving the Legacy” as name of exhibit shown at the Barensfeld Gallery at the Heinz History Center. Artists were chosen for lifetime works , achievements and contributions to the arts in the Western Pennsylvania. Starts December 14 through September 2020
DONATIONS — For all of you who love the Greensburg Art Center SHOW YOUR SUPPORT IN A MEANINGFUL WAY TO HELP US CONTINUE TO SERVE AS A TRUE COMMUNITY ART CENTER THROUGH YOUR CONTRIBUTION TO THE CENTER…Download the Special Donor Form at https://www.greensburgartcenter.org/GAC/special-donors/or to donate via PayPal. Call 724-837-6791.
MONITORS needed to volunteer for 3-hour shifts. They are trained by experienced monitors. A packet of info on duties and procedures are given to you. A MONITOR REWARDS PROGRAM in place enables you to earn points based on the number of shifts you take. These points translate into discounts that can be applied to your tuition for classes and workshops–NOT to items in the gift shop. Points and percentages are compiled once every four months. Four shifts equal a 10% discount. Monitor more often, and your discount increases. Go to greensburgartcenter.org and click on the “welcome” printed in white letters under the paint tubes. Then click below on “Monitor Rewards Program. Questions? Please contact Alice O’Brien at alicemob@yahoo.com.
STANDING COMMITTEES IN NEED OF NEW VOLUNTEERS – If you have even a little bit of time and can help sporadically, we could use some new faces for these committees – Gallery (extra hands to install exhibits, do mailings, handle receiving and pickup, set up for openings, and refreshments), Facilities help.
Exhibition Opportunity
- The Westmoreland Museum of American Art: — Call for Pop-Up Exhibition Proposals. The Westmoreland is accepting proposals for Pop-Up Exhibitions, which are held in the Robertshaw Gallery (adjacent to the lobby on the 1st floor). Artists working in all media will be considered. Site-specific installations are welcome. Guidelines for submitting proposals are available at: www.thewestmoreland.org/about/opportunities/
Monitors–ATTENTION: THE BLUE GARBAGE CAN IN THE KITCHEN IS FOR RECYCLING ONLY. IT Should be put our every MONDAY for Tuesday pickup.
Newsletter Submissions to Shirleah Kelly- shirleah1@aol.com. Note-Nov 28 is the Final submission date for December’s Newsl Lost your copy of the Newsletter. No worries! The latest version is always available on the web at www.greensburgartcenter.org.